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countries

NOUN

political territory; nation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community land people public region society state

STRONG

citizenry citizens commonwealth constituents electors homeland inhabitants kingdom polity populace realm soil terrain voters

WEAK

grassroots native land patria sovereign state

Antonyms

WEAK

city metropolis urbanity

NOUN

rural area; area away from city

Synonyms

STRONGEST

province

STRONG

backwoods boondocks bush countryside farmland farms forests hinterland outback outdoors sticks wilderness wilds woodlands woods

WEAK

back country boonies cow country green belt middle of nowhere up country wide open space

Antonyms

WEAK

city metropolis urbanity

Example Sentences

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Several African countries are taking precautions by tightening border screenings and preparing health facilities.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

As major powers in the field, the countries should also work together "to ensure that AI better serves the progress of human civilisation and the common well-being of the international community", Guo added.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Bond investors are letting the U.S. borrow more than other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A weaker yen makes the cost of imports more expensive in Japan, which relies on foreign countries for much of its energy and food needs.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Historically, Marvellers have used many things to channel their light,'' Dr. Bearden said. “Items as unique as the vast array of countries Marvellians descend from.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton